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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for February 05, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for February 05, 2026

    A broad area of high pressure just east of the Hawaiian Islands will help maintain light, predominately southerly winds through early Friday. The weather...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for February 05, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for February 05, 2026

    The current northwest swell is on a downward trend, and will continue to gradually lower today. Surf along north and west facing shores should hold at...

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    Oahu News:

    Oahu officials have expanded Saturday hours at Pearlridge Satellite City Hall and Kapālama Driving Licensing Center to help the 110,000 driver's licenses set to expire soon (Spectrum). In sports, the 'Iolani girls basketball team rallied past OIA champ Campbell in a thrilling state tournament quarterfinal (Star Advertiser). Public safety operations continue with 14 e-dirt bikes confiscated and 20 citations issued in Ewa and Kapolei (Spectrum). Honolulu lifeguards made a dramatic rescue of two surfers caught in a rip current off Mokuleia on the North Shore (Star Advertiser). Meanwhile, plans to expand bus routes could lead to 24-hour airport transit availability, improving connectivity for travelers (KHON2). Lastly, state lawmakers are pushing for legislative fixes to curb the nuisance caused by feral chickens, which start their disruptive crowing as early as 1 a.m. (KHON2).

    Oahu officials add Saturdays hours as 110,000 driver’s licenses set to expire

    Jan 27, 2026 Spectrum
    Beware of traffic citation scams via text message
    Feb 4, 2026 Spectrum
    Text scam targeting people statewide threatens drivers over nonexistent traffic fines
    Feb 5, 2026 Big Island Now
    Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines
    Feb 5, 2026 Kauai Now

    'Iolani girls basketball team rallies past OIA champ Campbell

    Feb 5, 2026 Star Advertiser
    'Pham’s 3-point accuracy lifts Kaimuki over Waianae for OIA D-II crown'
    Feb 5, 2026 Star Advertiser
    No. 1 Kahuku battles past No. 4 Kailua for OIA D-I title
    Feb 5, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Campbell, Pearl City return to championship pedestal in OIA girls basketball
    Jan 29, 2026 Spectrum

    14 e-dirt bikes confiscated, 20 citations issued in Ewa, Kapolei

    Feb 4, 2026 Spectrum

    Residents invited to meeting for Date Street, McCully walkway projects

    Feb 4, 2026 Spectrum

    Skyline records highest weekday ridership with nearly 13K rides

    Jan 30, 2026 Spectrum

    Honolulu lifeguards rescue surfers from rip current at Mokuleia

    Feb 5, 2026 Star Advertiser

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    Leadership transition at RESCO Inc.

    The parent company of real estate brokerage Locations, RESCO Inc., announced the appointment of Chad Takesue as interim chief executive officer Monday. The appointment took effect Feb. 2. Takesue succeeds Corbett Kalama, who is stepping down as chief executive officer following the conclusion of his contract. Kalama plans to focus on community-focused work for Native Hawaiian […]

    Upcountry water service outage announced for emergency repairs

    Emergency repairs have triggered a water service outage in Pukalani, the Maui County Department of Water Supply announced. Repairs began at 9:05 a.m. today and are expected to be ongoing for about six hours. Affected residents are in the area of Makani Road and Moku Place. This post will be updated when there’s new information.

    Kapalua residents oppose water rate increases and other new charges

    Hawai'i Water Service says it's losing money at current rates, which have been in place for 17 years, and has spent nearly $33 million to improve the Kapalua system since 2021.

    Women’s Fund of Hawaiʻi awards 9 grants totaling $87,000 to nonprofits empowering women and girls

    Women’s Fund of Hawaiʻi announced its Fall 2025 grant awards, totaling $87,000 in support of nine nonprofit programs uplifting and empowering women and girls in Hawai’i.

    Hula Grill Kāʻanapali to host Whale Talks on Tuesdays in February and March

    As whale sightings rise across the islands heading into peak whale season, Hula Grill Kāʻanapali will begin offering Whale Talks at its restaurant in Whalers Village on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in February and March.

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    Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good

    Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department's decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.

    Free wildfire webinar scheduled this week by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization

    The discussion will focus on the national wildfire insurance crisis, triggered by wildfires throughout the United States during the past 5 to 8 years.

    Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend

    Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.

    UPDATE 2: High surf advisory now in effect through Thursday for north, west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

    The northwest swell impacting the state is on the downward trend and will continue to slowly lower today. Surf has dropped below warning levels, triggering the earlier warning to be canceled and a downgraded advisory put in its place.

    Become a Clone Ranger today: Feed the community by helping create food trees

    Village Harvest doesn't just glean, or gather, from trees — it makes them, and you can help with their creation, too; air layering events are happening islandwide.

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    Performance audit requested for housing, homelessness programs funded by Hawaiʻi County

    Due to concerns regarding the Housing and Homelessness Fund's effectiveness, the Hawaiʻi County Council is seeking a detailed understanding before considering extending the program, which is set to end in 2027.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 6-12: Show some HEART for Hilo youth theatre; plus, Super Bowl parties and more

    We're taking a different approach this week, highlighting what you might call a "featured item" or "must go"; Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre — or HEART — is hosting its 5th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at the beginning of next week, and now more than ever, the youth theatre program needs your help. Find this and more in this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island.

    Hawai‘i County Council may create tax tier for luxury second homes worth more than $4 million

    The proposed Tier 3 would impact about 842 parcels primarily in West Hawai‘i, with an estimated value of $5.3 billion, according to Hawaiʻi Countyʻs real property tax administrator.

    UPDATE 2: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for West Hawaiʻi

    The new advisory is in place through 6 p.m. today (Feb. 5); a high surf advisory previously in place for northern shores of the Big Island was also canceled and northwest swell is on the downward trend.

    Goodwill Hawai‘i relocating Hilo store, donation center to new campus

    Grand opening set for Feb. 13 at new location on the Maka‘ala Street campus, with festivities including giveaways, refreshments and entertainment; current store location will remain open through Feb. 7.

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